OPINION: Democratic outrage over Roe v. Wade has little to do with women’s rights

What may seem like the political equivalent of a cold sweat breaking out in the Democratic Party right now over the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade is actually a combination of emotions ranging from exhilaration to sheer panic.None of it has much of anything to do with women’s rights.

OPINION: Sorry Democrats, you’re not raising our kids

Joe Biden’s education secretary, Miguel Cardona, claimed he hasn’t “heard... an appetite” for parental involvement in students’ education.Just a day earlier, Biden told teachers, “They’re not somebody else’s children. They’re like yours when you’re in the classroom.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Never ever, ever satisfied

Welcome, all, to the “front porch.”We’ve gotten our Philippians study started; and I was thinking of one of the themes the apostle brings out: We are never ever really satisfied on our Christian walk.Pardon all the adverbs, but it’s true.We are not satisfied, but we hope to be better.

OUT TO PASTOR: And then, there they were

In getting older, I have discovered, I pay a little more attention to my dietary habits.Or, maybe I should say, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage pays more attention to my dietary habits.As we get older, she is more obsessed with vegetables than anything else.

THE DYNAMICS OF DISCIPLESHIP (part 7)

That the man (and woman) of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. – II TIMOTHY 3:17Once a person repents and believes the gospel he becomes a new creation in Christ and is ready to be equipped for his service in the kingdom of God.

Are there really enough electric vehicle chargers?

STATEPOINT – Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming commonplace. By now, you’ve probably seen a Tesla, the Ford Mustang Mach E, Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf on the road at least once. Maybe you’ve even heard about newer models like the Rivian R1T pickup and the Toyota bZ4X crossover. And chargers?

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (May 12, 2022)

As the Ferris Public Library wraps up the final details for our 2022 Summer Reading Club, we will be printing the schedule and have them placed in the students’ end-of-school-year packets.If your child(ren) does not attend a Ferris school, you may pick up a calendar here at the library after May 31.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: May 12, 2022

Madison Low of Midlothian, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Low is currently enrolled in the university’s Olin Business School.

FIRSTLOOK BOUTIQUE GRAND RE-OPENING

FirstLook, a sexual health and pregnancy center focused on providing positive, life-affirming alternatives to abortion for women and men, announced the grand re-opening of its thrift store, FirstLook Boutique on Friday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m..The store, located at 1204 Ferris Ave.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 2 – 6

Gonzalez, Grayson, 26, burglary of habitation Felony 2, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle  Felony 3, unl carrying weapon.Zuniga, Agustin, 28, DWI.Reynolds, Randy, 34, theft prop >=$100<$750.Wells, Randall, 51, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, display fictitious license plate, DWLI, FMFR.